TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS

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adding Subchapter L to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTERAL.AAEQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec.A801.551.AAEQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a)AAThe equine dental provider advisory committee is an informal
advisory committee to the board and is not subject to Chapter 2110,
Government Code.
(b)AAThe advisory committee does not have any independent
rulemaking authority but shall advise and assist the board in
adopting rules relating to licensed equine dental providers.
(c)AAThe board shall consult the advisory committee
regarding matters relating to a disciplinary action that involves a
licensed equine dental provider.
Sec.A801.552.AAAPPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a)AAThe
equine dental provider advisory committee is composed of three
members appointed by the presiding officer of the board as follows:
(1)AAtwo members who are licensed equine dental
providers, have resided in and engaged in the practice of smoothing
or filing teeth by floating in this state for the five years
immediately preceding the date of appointment, and are of good
repute; and
(2)AAone veterinarian member who is active and in good
standing and who supervises a licensed equine dental provider.
(b)AANotwithstanding Subsection (a)(1), the advisory
committee members appointed under Subsection (a)(1) are not
required to hold a license to practice equine dentistry issued
under this chapter until September 1, 2012. This subsection
expires September 1, 2013.
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H.B.ANo.A414